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Senate moves to cut property taxes by increasing sales taxes

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Ty Tagami, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate passed a measure Tuesday that would reduce homeowner property taxes by creating a new sales tax in exchange. House Bill 1116 came from the House as a cap on property tax valuation increases.
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Lawmakers put 911 upgrades on this year’s ballot

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Mark Niesse, Staff writer Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Georgia voters will decide this year on a constitutional amendment that would dedicate their 911 fees to a statewide fund for improving emergency services.
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks before signing Georgia House Bills 1199 and 1000 into law at the Georgia State Capitol March 20. The laws suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days and implement one-time income tax rebates. Photo by Ashtin Barker, Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks before signing Georgia House Bills 1199 and 1000 into law at the Georgia State Capitol March 20. The laws suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days and implement one-time income tax rebates. Photo by Ashtin Barker, Capitol Beat

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State suspends gasoline tax amid price surges

Ty Tagami – Capitol Beat News Service
Thursday, March 26, 2026
ATLANTA — Drivers will soon find gas to be a little cheaper in Georgia after Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law Friday that immediately suspended the state excise tax on motor fuel to address affordability concerns.
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New proposal keeps voting system in place till ’28, despite QR codes

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Thursday, March 26, 2026
By Mark Niesse, Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Georgia representatives abandoned a deadline to change the state’s voting technology before this November’s election, advancing a bill Tuesday that delays a switch to hand-marked paper ballots until the 2028 election year.
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Deadline Friday for annual spring Lake Living magazine

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
By Kimberly Brown CNI News Service Lake Living magazine is looking for photos that represent springtime at the lake. The selected photo will be featured on the cover of the magazine’s spring 2026 edition.  Lake Living is a full-color regional guide to Northeast Georgia’s lakes.